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The office was the sixth of its kind in the nation when it began in 1989, pioneering acceptance for gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender students. Utility work expands road closure on WMU campus October 25, 2019 A road closure related to the Arcadia Flats construction project will expand Monday, Oct. 28, to include Burnham sidewalks as well as crosswalks and parking spots on Arcadia Loop. Powerful piece wins WMU dance student prestigious choreography award October 24, 2019 WMU dance student Hayley Midea won the coveted Maggie Allesee Choreography Award, an annual award that recognizes excellence among Michigan choreographers. WMU Sky Broncos win regional competition seventh year in row October 23, 2019 WMU aviators qualified for the 2020 NIFA national SAFECON set to take place May 18-23 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty October 22, 2019 WMU is joining a cohort of universities in a three-year institutional change effort to develop inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring and retention practices in STEM fields—part of the NSF INCLUDES initiative. Students claim second place in HR Games competition October 21, 2019 Two teams of human resource management students from Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business competed in the HR Games, an annual competition sponsored by the Michigan Society for Human Resource Management, with one team claiming second place. Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU October 21, 2019 Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist visited WMU's campus Monday, Oct. 21, to help launch the testing of accessible autonomous shuttles aimed at improving transportation options for people with disabilities. Two WMU graduate students, Nick Goberville and Johan Rojas, are helping coordinate and carry out the multimillion-dollar project. WMU English professor recipient of 2019 Charles Carpenter Fries Award October 21, 2019 The Michigan Council of Teachers of English has named Dr. Jonathan Bush, English professor at Western Michigan University, as the 2019 recipient of the Charles Carpenter Fries Award. College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards October 18, 2019 The 2nd annual Outstanding Alumni Awards was presented to Hon. Dennis Archer, Dr. Fritz Erickson, and Dr. Carol Whitney at the WMU Night of Excellence on Friday, Oct. 11. WMU student program recognized by national diversity magazine October 17, 2019 WMU was one of 93 institutions from around the nation named an annual HEED honoree by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine and has been honored by the publication each year since 2013. New class of Medallion Scholars inducted into elite group October 15, 2019 The new scholars exemplify the academic prowess and diversity of backgrounds high school grads bring to WMU each fall. WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment October 14, 2019 WMU is launching a Carbon Neutrality Committee as it works to explore ways to advance the University's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and strengthen its Climate Action Plan. President Montgomery inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences October 12, 2019 He joined former first lady Michelle Obama and some 200 others recognized for achievements in academia, the arts, business, government and public affairs. Student chosen to represent WMU on youth voter engagement task force October 11, 2019 Nursing major Ariana Johnson, of Marshall, will represent WMU on the new Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force, tasked with delivering recommendations on improving youth voting engagement to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. WMU garners more than $1.5M during 24-hour Giving Day October 10, 2019 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Donors of Western Michigan University from as far as Australia and from 46 states came together on WMU's third Giving Day to raise $1,555,471. WMU partners with Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids for employee leadership, growth training October 9, 2019 Program content focuses on leadership, professional communications, change management, emotional intelligence, diversity, equity and inclusion, and mental health, with courses taught by both WMU faculty and community partners. WMU conference examines intersection of information technology and health care October 9, 2019 "Transitioning to Smart Care: Challenges, Strategies and Solutions" will be the focus of the International Conference on Health Information Technology Advancement, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1. WMU grant to digitally preserve Gilmore Car Museum, Richland library historic collections; set regional pilot program October 7, 2019 Amy Bocko, WMU associate professor and digital projects librarian, was awarded a $23,758 grant from the Collaborative Library Services’ program and the Library of Michigan to lead a team that provides training, oversight and support to select community partners as they create pilot digital collections. Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine October 2, 2019 A wine brand with profits going toward scholarships will soon be available to alumni and friends of WMU, courtesy of the efforts of leadership and business strategy students who spent 12 months working on the wine brand project, under faculty guidance. WMU Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned October 2, 2019 "Go for Gold" is the 2019 WMU Homecoming theme, and a host of activities will mark this year's 96th annual celebration. 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